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ERC grantee Philippe Aghion takes home Economics Nobel Prize

Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
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Starting Grants 2024 applications: Facts and figures

The ERC Starting Grants 2024 call closed for applications on 7 November 2023.These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3,474 applications. This marks an increase of 29% compared to the previous call in 2022. The highest…
The ERC Starting Grants 2024 call closed for applications on 7 November 2023.These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3,474 applications. This marks an…
The ERC Starting Grants 2024 call closed for applications on 7 November 2023.These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3…
The ERC Starting Grants 2024 call closed for applications on 7 November 2023.These are the preliminary data on submitted proposals:The ERC received 3,474 applications. This…
The ERC Starting Grants 2024 call closed for applications on 7 November 2023.These are the preliminary data on submitted…

New ERC Scientific Council member and new ERC Vice President

The European Commission has today appointed Professor Torsten Persson, a distinguished economist, as new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. Current member Professor Gerd Gigerenzer has been…
The European Commission has today appointed Professor Torsten Persson, a distinguished economist, as new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the…
The European Commission has today appointed Professor Torsten Persson, a distinguished economist, as new member of the governing body of the European…
The European Commission has today appointed Professor Torsten Persson, a distinguished economist, as new member of the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC),…
The European Commission has today appointed Professor Torsten Persson, a distinguished economist, as new member of the…
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Synergy Grants 2023: Examples of projects

The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four…
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected for funding. Here are four examples. 
The ERC announced the winners of the Synergy Grants 2023 call on 26 October 2023. Thirty-seven projects have been selected…
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ERC funds 37 teams to tackle complex scientific questions

Is it possible to mitigate the risk of surprise volcanic disasters? Do bats hold the secret of health and longevity? Can speech analysis predict and prevent mental psychotic episodes? And how do plants sense water and can this help us design climate…
Is it possible to mitigate the risk of surprise volcanic disasters? Do bats hold the secret of health and longevity? Can speech analysis predict and prevent mental psychotic episodes?…
Is it possible to mitigate the risk of surprise volcanic disasters? Do bats hold the secret of health and longevity? Can speech analysis predict and…
Is it possible to mitigate the risk of surprise volcanic disasters? Do bats hold the secret of health and longevity? Can speech analysis predict and prevent mental psychotic…
Is it possible to mitigate the risk of surprise volcanic disasters? Do bats hold the secret of health and longevity? Can…
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Extension to deadlines for ERC grant applications

The closing dates of the Starting and Synergy Grants calls have been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East.
The closing dates of the Starting and Synergy Grants calls have been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East.
The closing dates of the Starting and Synergy Grants calls have been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East.
The closing dates of the Starting and Synergy Grants calls have been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East.
The closing dates of the Starting and Synergy Grants calls have been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East.
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Call to ERC grantees: Showcase your research at Science is Wonderful!

Are you an ERC grantee? Join the flagship event in Brussels in 2024, present your EU-funded research and engage with young people.
Are you an ERC grantee? Join the flagship event in Brussels in 2024, present your EU-funded research and engage with young people.
Are you an ERC grantee? Join the flagship event in Brussels in 2024, present your EU-funded research and engage with young people.
Are you an ERC grantee? Join the flagship event in Brussels in 2024, present your EU-funded research and engage with young people.
Are you an ERC grantee? Join the flagship event in Brussels in 2024, present your EU-funded research and engage with young…

ERC grantees win 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, both funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, both funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, both funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, both funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier, both funded by the European Research Council …
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ERC President Maria Leptin's speech at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

20th anniversary of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IT), Genua, Italy
20th anniversary of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IT), Genua, Italy
20th anniversary of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IT), Genua, Italy
20th anniversary of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IT), Genua, Italy
20th anniversary of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IT), Genua, Italy
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